South Korea market volatility nears record high after $13 billion foreign investor selloff
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Source: CNBC
Published: 2026-05-18 12:37 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia, South Korea, Economy & Finance, Financial Markets, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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South Korea's stock market volatility surged to near record highs on Monday after foreign investors dumped $13.2 billion worth of local equities last week, triggering sharp swings in the Kospi and a brief trading curb on the exchange.
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